Coffee…

I love caffeine, it really makes me a better person (lol). I usually drink sugar free redbulls with no problems. My fiance’ just bought a keurig (which is awesome) so I have been trying to drink more coffee. I love the taste of coffee, but everytime I drink it my stomach gets SOOOO upset. I told my fiance’ about it and he just acts like I’m crazy lol. Does this happen to anyone else, or is my stomach just really sensitive?? I really would love to be able to enjoy a cup of coffee without my stomach killing me.

Also, as you shop for varieties you like, don’t confuse acidity with boldness, roast level, strength, bitterness. These are all different things. Starbucks is pretty good about indicating acidity in the description of a lot of their coffees.

I remember when I started to drink coffee, it would upset my stomach. But it was really a necessary evil for me and eventually my body got used to it. Whenever I don’t drink coffee for a few days (which doesn’t happen anymore!) and then have a cup, my stomach gets slightly upset.

I would suggest starting with a little bit and seeing if your body will get used to it. If that doesn’t work for you, there are a ton of other things like tea and hot chocolate that you can use for the Keurig!

@Merinda1994: I haven’t had that problem, but I do get heart palpitations if I drink too much (its that heart fluttering and anxiety feeling). It’s horrible and I hate it, so I try not to drink more than one cup max when I have some. I actually wound up switching to green tea most work days to avoid this.

@Merinda1994: Yes, @mrsSonthebeach is right about the acidity levels! Definitely makes a huge difference. You can also try drinking a little after eating; sometimes it’s too harsh on an empty stomach. You could experiment with differnt brewing methods (drip coffee, Keurig, French press, and espresso will all taste and feel a little different).

Does anyone know if adding milk/creamer offsets the acidity, or does that just affect taste? I drink mine black and have a strong stomach, so I don’t really know enough to speak on that topic. But it might be worth a try, OP 🙂